Robert McFetridge wrote:
> I have been using Olympus cameras since I purchased my
> first OM1 md back in the summer of 1976. Over the past few
> years my time with photography has been quite sporadic and I
> have only in the past year or
> 2 started to get up to speed again. As part of that I
> purchased my first auto Olympus this past spring. It was an
> OM 40 and so far its served me quite well. It is very clean,
> had been recently CLR'd and cost me $125.00CDN (approx
> $95USD). I would appreciate hearing any comments, criticisms
> or advice regarding this camera.
The two-digit OMs (10, 20, 30, 40) were consumer-oriented cameras,
rather than professional cameras. (Note they are called 10, G, F, and PC
in the US -- I think.) They seemed sometimes to incorporate slightly
innovative technology before it hit the single-digit series; and
sometimes that technology appeared to be something the Pro market might
not want anyway (no manual mode in the 10; focus assist in the OM-30;
auto program mode in the 40). They have a reputation for slightly
inferior build quality and more frequent failures, particularly with the
electronics. (My own experience with the 10 and the 30 bears this out.)
> As a second request would someone be able to tell me when the
> OM series increased the meter range to ASA 3200 from the ASA
> 1600 that is on my OM1.
I'm sure one of the experts will be able to help, but I have a feeling
the answer is not as simple as a date/model no., since Pro and Consumer
models overlapped, and models were not simple replacements (for example,
the 1 started before the 2 and also outlived it). I think the answer may
be a list instead of those which did support 3200 ASA.
> When did the series switch from the old mercury batteries fro power?
The OM-1(N) is the only OM-series Olympus camera to take the 1.35V
mercury battery.
Regards,
Simon
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